Speech Language Pathologist

• Aug 2023 - Present

Speech Language Pathologist

• Nov 2022 - Jul 2023

Speech Language Pathologist

• Jan 2019 - Oct 2022

• Solely manages caseload of 50+ students grades K-6 with varying disabilities, hours, and schedules • Assesses students’ communication skills (e.g. articulation, expressive/receptive language, fluency, voice, etc.) for the purpose of determining their communication strengths/needs and developing interventions • Individually create speech schedules for appropriate groupings for group-therapy sessions, collect/analyze data, and track make-ups while planning interactive sessions that target individualized goals • Routinely consult with teachers, parents, PTs, and OTs for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services, making recommendations, and ensuring generalization of skills • Prepares documentation (e.g. formal assessments, observations, progress notes, IEP goals, strengths/needs, Speech-Language Updates, data collection, screenings, contacts with parents, teachers and outside professionals, etc.) for the purpose of team communication, recommendations, or conveying information • Researches resources and evidence-based interventions (i.e. treatment techniques, assessment tools, community resources, etc.) to best address each student’s needs • Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, IEP, etc.) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements • Screens kindergarten, new-to-county, and referred students to determine need for further assessment • As a contractor, quickly acclimate to new settings, procedures, students, administration and colleagues Show less

Speech Language Pathologist

• Mar 2021 - Jun 2022

Evaluate and treat children for speech and language impairments in the areas of Arlington and Alexandria. Evaluate and treat children for speech and language impairments in the areas of Arlington and Alexandria.

English Teacher/ Teacher Mentor/ Mock Class Mentor

• Sep 2015 - Jul 2020

• Teach one-on-one full immersion language and content classes to Chinese children online • Employ lively teaching methods to keep students enthused and focused • Brainstorm and implement creative ways to convey the American curriculum material based on the Common Core State Standards • Adapt quickly to different learning styles, levels and paces • Teach one-on-one full immersion language and content classes to Chinese children online • Employ lively teaching methods to keep students enthused and focused • Brainstorm and implement creative ways to convey the American curriculum material based on the Common Core State Standards • Adapt quickly to different learning styles, levels and paces

Speech Language Pathologist Intern

• Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

• Full-time internship for 15 weeks with varying caseload and 85% productivity involving cognition, voice, dysphagia, and AAC treatment and evaluation • Independently provided treatment to maximize patient speech, language, swallow, and cognitive abilities • Created material resources for patient home carryover and educated caregivers on resources within community to aid in maintenance of skills or further care • Adapted therapy session to patient needs and personalities, and created salient goals • Effectively managed time to meet productivity and maximize patient therapy time Show less

Speech Language Pathologist Intern

• May 2018 - Jul 2018

• Part-time Internship for 11 weeks with caseload of 24, plus evaluations • Provided therapy to diverse populations and various levels of severity • Gained experience in therapy catered to children with Autism, Fragile X, language delay, expressive/receptive language disorder, articulation disorder, dysarthria, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, behavioral feeding disorder, sensory feeding disorder and dysphagia relating to the oral phase • Wrote SOAPs, POCs, and evaluation reports using both SimplifyTherapy and ClinicSource Show less

English Tutor

• May 2015 - Aug 2015

• Taught English to Italian children aged 5 to13 through dynamic lessons and games in both a summer camp and classroom setting • Used paralinguistics to involve learners and communicate effectively • Taught in a foreign country, incorporating daily the ability to problem solve and be flexible • Led camps, planned lessons, and planned group activities for over 100 children • Collaborated in teams and generated team spirit • Created games, songs, and activities around language functions, vocabulary, and grammatical structures Show less

English Music Teacher

• Sep 2014 - Apr 2015

• Taught English and Music to Thai children aged 4 to 12 over the course of a Thai semester • Lived in a foreign country and viewed familiar ideas with new perspectives and developed an understanding of international differences • Created suitable curriculum for the entire school, as well as lesson plans daily • Controlled and managed classrooms of over 25 children of all ages whose primary language is not English • Incorporated games and learning activities into classes to keep children stimulated, entertained and involved • Creatively solved problems by applying familiar concepts to unfamiliar situations • Was flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing situations and new environments • Addressed all situations from a different cultural frame of reference Show less

Inventory Data Specialist/Assistant Project Manager

• May 2014 - Sep 2014

• Assisted in planning and implementing travel itineraries and project schedules • Led and deployed coworkers efficiently and effectively • Conducted quality assurance during projects • Co-consulted clients and created the consulting manual utilized during projects • Created promotional materials for national networking events and client use • Assisted in planning and implementing travel itineraries and project schedules • Led and deployed coworkers efficiently and effectively • Conducted quality assurance during projects • Co-consulted clients and created the consulting manual utilized during projects • Created promotional materials for national networking events and client use

Lead Instructor

• Apr 2013 - May 2014

• Lead several different constantly changing classes • Lead group activities and fitness during birthday parties, summer camp and after school care • Contributed to Marketing efforts • Responded to emotional and physical distress, mediated opposing parties, maintained a healthy and safe environment, and lent a cheerful, friendly atmosphere • Contributed to every day office tasks such as attendance, scheduling and client concerns • Lead several different constantly changing classes • Lead group activities and fitness during birthday parties, summer camp and after school care • Contributed to Marketing efforts • Responded to emotional and physical distress, mediated opposing parties, maintained a healthy and safe environment, and lent a cheerful, friendly atmosphere • Contributed to every day office tasks such as attendance, scheduling and client concerns

Marketing/PR Intern

• Feb 2013 - Aug 2013

• Assisted with website content and marketing events • Helped in sections of PR, Marketing, Guest Services and Membership • Wrote feature story for members magazine and pieces for blog • Contributed to creation of calendar, events and blog • Assisted with website content and marketing events • Helped in sections of PR, Marketing, Guest Services and Membership • Wrote feature story for members magazine and pieces for blog • Contributed to creation of calendar, events and blog